Question

How many tons are in 40,000 lbs?

Answer 1

1 ton=2,000 pounds. so 40,000 divided by 2,000 equals 20. That means that 20 tons are in 40,000 pounds. :)

Answer 2

1 ton = 2000 lbs

$\frac{1}{2000} = \frac{x}{40000}$
$x = \frac{40000}{2000} = \boxed{20}$

Hope this helps :)